Project Architect - Federal
About The Position
Our client is a long-established multidisciplinary firm providing architecture, engineering, and planning services for federal and civilian government agencies. With decades of experience delivering projects nationwide and internationally, the firm supports mission-critical federal facilities that demand rigorous technical standards, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability. Their work includes new construction, renovation, restoration, and expansion of federal buildings and infrastructure-adjacent facilities. Position Overview Our client is seeking a Project Architect with federal project experience to support a growing portfolio of DoD and civilian federal facilities. This role is well-suited for an architect who is detail-driven, comfortable navigating federal standards, and experienced delivering projects that must perform under strict regulatory and operational requirements.
Requirements
- Licensed Architect (RA)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 5+ years of professional architectural experience
- Demonstrated experience on federal or DoD projects
- Strong construction documentation and technical coordination skills
- Proficiency in Revit
- Ability to interpret and apply federal design standards and regulations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DoD or civilian federal agencies
- Exposure to secure or mission-critical facilities
- Familiarity with sustainability or federal performance standards
- Experience working in multidisciplinary, infrastructure-heavy environments
Responsibilities
- Lead architectural projects from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with federal standards and agency requirements.
- Develop and coordinate technical construction documents suitable for federal review and execution.
- Apply advanced understanding of life-safety, security, durability, and resiliency standards.
- Coordinate closely with structural, civil, MEP, and infrastructure teams.
- Support projects involving infrastructure, utilities, stormwater, and site coordination.
- Navigate federal permitting, agency review processes, and technical standards.
- Participate in QA/QC processes to meet federal delivery expectations.
- Conduct site visits and field observations.
- Respond to RFIs and submittals in accordance with federal protocols.
- Assist in resolving technical and coordination issues during construction.
- Mentor junior staff and support technical knowledge transfer.
- Collaborate across offices and disciplines within an integrated A/E/S framework.
- Support evolving project demands with professionalism and adaptability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
